Soldier Dimensions in Combat Models

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to review research and to recommend an action plan which provides possible techniques for adjusting Army combat model outputs for different soldier dimension (human factor) conditions. This study has been conducted because current combat models do not adequately portray human factors. We reviewed previous research and determined which soldier dimensions are most likely to influence soldier performance on the battlefield; how different soldier dimensions affect different types of performance; what scales have been used to establish predictive relationships between soldier dimensions and soldier performance; and the extent to which soldier dimensions are currently portrayed in Army models. We present research methodologies for implementation in simulated battle and simulation devices, for using data previously collected by others, and for surveying combat veterans.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 1990
Accession Number
ADA240079

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  • Phillip L. Vandivier

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  • Human Systems

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  • Army Training
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Factor Analysis
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Military Research
  • Psychology
  • Regression Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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